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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.41, 22,691.22 and 5,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.41, 22,691.22 and 5,266.66 is: 7,900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.41 : 22,691.22 = 5,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.41/22,691.22 = 5,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.41x = 22,691.22 × 5,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.41x = 119,506,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,506,940.73/15,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.03

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